Jesse Owens won his fourth gold medal at the 1936 Olympics on August 9, 1936. He ran the first leg for the U.S. team in the 4x100 meter relay. Prior to his participation on the relay team, Owens was already "the big story" of the 1936 Olympics (at least among the athletes), having won the the long jump, as well as the 100 and 200 meter individual sprints. As if … [Read more...] about Jesse Owens Wins 4th Gold at Berlin August 9, 1936
This Day in Sports History
Randy Johnson Strikes Out 19 – 2nd Time – August 8, 1997
Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners struck out 19 Chicago White Sox in the Kingdome, on August 8, 1997. He tied his own record for the most strikeouts in a game by an American League lefty. Seven weeks earlier, also in the Kingdome, Johnson faced the Oakland A's and struck out 19 of them as well. Johnson was undoubtedly more satisfied with his effort against Chicago, because … [Read more...] about Randy Johnson Strikes Out 19 – 2nd Time – August 8, 1997
Babe Didrikson Robbed of Olympic Gold August 7, 1932
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUKNj_tpi14 Babe Didrikson won a silver medal in the Women's High Jump at the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. She actually cleared the same height as the gold medalist, her American teammate and rival, Jean Shiley (5' 5.25"), however in a bizarre ruling, the judge said that Didrikson's leap was illegal. Apparently the judge didn't think that any of … [Read more...] about Babe Didrikson Robbed of Olympic Gold August 7, 1932
Satchel Paige Age 46? Complete Game Shutout August 6, 1952
There's his line for the game - - 12 innings pitched (When's the last time you saw a pitcher go 12?), no earned runs, 7 hits, 9 strikeouts and only 2 walks. Not a bad outing for any pitcher, but this one, Satchel Paige, was at least 46 years old. The thing is, nobody knew how old Satchel Paige really was. Many people were convinced that Paige himself did not know his actual … [Read more...] about Satchel Paige Age 46? Complete Game Shutout August 6, 1952
A-Rod #500, Barry Bonds #755 August 4, 2007
Alex Rodriguez and Barry Bonds both reached tainted milestones on August 4, 2007. Rodriguez hit his 500th home run and Barry Bonds got his 755th (tying Hank Aaron). Bonds 755th - boos, cheers, and more boos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz4Mza_iOMs&list=PLC505A1A022237681 Jeff Blair, writing for the Globe and Mail called it "Barry Bonds's desultory slog to slugger … [Read more...] about A-Rod #500, Barry Bonds #755 August 4, 2007